Vera C. Rubin Observatory releases first images of the universe

Who was Vera C. Rubin? 💫 Vera Rubin is the namesake of @nsf-@doescience Rubin Observatory, but how much do you know about her? pic.x.com/mj7Nrd8Xo2

Which of the following describes this set of images? 🤔 1️⃣ They're all captured by NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory 2️⃣ They're all part of Rubin's Cosmic Treasure Chest, the sweeping view of Messier 49 and the Virgo Cluster 3️⃣ They're all stops on a guided tour in Rubin's Skyviewer! pic.x.com/mNW3eInKZj

The Blanco 4-meter Telescope is pictured here with its bestie, the SMARTS 1.5-meter Telescope. They hang out together every night on @CerroTololo in Chile. 🙂‍↕️🤞 This long-exposure image shows the motion of the stars throughout the night! 📸CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/D. Munizaga pic.x.com/rTeoaAgQDj

“the Vera Rubin Observatory isn’t just a triumph of international scientific engineering, or an unparalleled window on the universe. It is the ultimate perspective provider.” www.vox.com/future-perfect/418023/vera-rubin-observatory-space-astronomy-asteroids-telescope